We’ll be rounding up every announcement, trailer and gameplay video from the latest Ubisoft Forward here and updating this article throughout the show!
Assassin’s Creed Infinity Officially Revealed With Two New Games And One Set In Feudal Japan
Ubisoft has officially revealed Assassin’s Creed Infinity, a new platform and hub that will serve as the future of the Assassin’s Creed franchise. In addition, Ubisoft shared that the first two games for the platform – one that will follow the life of a Shinobi in feudal Japan and another with Watch Dogs: Legion director Clint Hocking at the helm. Assassin’s Creed Infinity is not a game in itself, but a place where players will explore and jump into future entries, starting with the Japanese feudal game Assassin’s Creed Codename Red. While not much has been revealed about the second game, Assassin’s Creed Codename Hex, it has been revealed that it will be “a very different type of Assassin’s Creed game” and may have magic. In addition to the single-player games, Ubisoft also shared that Assassin’s Creed multiplayer will return in some form, though it said details will be released later.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes place in Baghdad, twenty years before the events of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Following its reveal last week, Assassin’s Creed Mirage got its big reveal at today’s Ubisoft Forward, and it’s been confirmed that this new adventure will take place in Baghdad, twenty years before the events of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. It will star Basim Ibn Ishaq and is designed to be a modern take on the original gameplay template for the previous Assassin’s Creed game. During development, the team at Ubisoft Bordeaux focused on the same three pillars of design as the original Assassin’s Creed game – stealth, parkour and assassinations. Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be released in 2023.
Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade is an open-ended Assassin’s Creed game for mobile devices
The Assassin’s Creed franchise is getting a new mobile entry in Ancient China called Assassin’s Creed Jade. According to Ubisoft, it will feature “classic” Assassin’s Creed gameplay and take place in an open world built to work well with touch controls. In addition to announcing that Assassin’s Creed Jade will allow players to create their own assassin protagonist for the first time in the series, Jade will also allow players to explore China in the year 215 BC. and even parkour on the Great Wall of China.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The Last Chapter Till Tie up the Loose Ends of Eivor’s Story
A free update headed to Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla called The Last Chapter will tie up the loose ends of Eivor’s story.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope will get post-launch content with Rayman
Along with a brand new trailer showcasing the adorable chaotic gameplay, Ubisoft has confirmed that Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope will be getting DLC, including one that will bring Rayman into the world of Mario + Rabbids.
The Skull and Bones trailer showcases the ship customization and trading network called The Helm
Skull and Bones is set to finally set sail on November 8th, and this Ubisoft Forward revealed a new trailer that focuses on the ship’s customization, the in-game trading network known as The Helm, and more. It has also been confirmed that Skull and Bones will feature cross-platform play at launch.
Trackmania is headed to consoles with Cross-Platform Play and Cross-Progression
Just Dance 2023 Announced for Holiday Release
Just Dance is coming back once again in 2023 and it looks to be sporting a shiny new look. This latest entry will arrive in Holiday 2022 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Switch and will feature an all-new “dance on demand” platformer along with new online multiplayer features and a new interface. As with previous Just Dance games, it will receive a steady stream of free, regular content updates.
Rainbow Six Mobile Gameplay Revealed
The game was previewed for Rainbow Six Mobile, a brand new free-to-play game built from the ground up for mobile. For those interested in giving it a shot, there will be a closed beta on September 12th, and Google Play users can sign up now. When Rainbow Six Mobile launches in the future, it will have 5v5 matches, cross-play and voice chat.
The Heartland Division is gearing up for another testing phase
The Division: Heartland, the free-to-play game set in the world of Ubisoft Massive’s Tom Clancy series, is still on track for a 2022 or 2023 release on PC, consoles and the cloud. While Ubisoft wasn’t ready to be more specific with a release date, it did say that Heartland will have another beta phase that players can sign up for now.
The Division 2 Season 10: Price of Power Will Have Agents Hunting Down General Peter Anderson
The upcoming season of The Division 2, Season 10: Price of Power, will see the agents “launch a new manhunt to track down General Peter Anderson, a leader of the True Sons who is trying to ally with Black Tusk against The Division ». This new season will start on September 13th.
The Division Resurgence, a Mobile Spin-Off, is accepting registrations for its next beta phase
The Division Resurgence is a new mobile title set in The Division universe, and Ubisoft is currently welcoming those interested in trying it out to sign up for its next beta phase. This upcoming test will focus on PVP modes like Dark Zone and Conflict.
Riders Republic partners with Trucks and BMX Biking
The worlds of Riders Republic and Vans collide as the popular brand enters Ubisoft’s extreme sports game. We also got a look at the fourth season of Riders Republic, which arrives on September 14th and will bring BMX cycling with it.
Crew 2 takes ice tracks for the first time
The Crew 2: Season 6, Episode 2: Dominion Frozen will arrive on September 14 and will bring ice rinks with it for the first time. There will be nine new events to participate in, and the season will also add 50 tiers of rewards, including “special edition vehicles such as the Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo Glacier Edition (Hypercar), the Mazda RX-3 Supercharged Edition (Street Racer), and the Dodge SRT Viper GTS Lightning Edition (Street Race).”
Mythic Quest Season 3 gets a new sneak peek
Ubisoft Forward was more than just games as it gave fans a new look at Mythic Quest Season 3.
Brawlhalla crosses Castlevania
Brawlhalla-vania featuring Simon Belmont and Alucard is coming on October 19th! This Crossover is no longer a miserable little pile of secrets… #UbiForward Play Brawlhalla for free now: pic.twitter.com/l76K5dRoUu — Brawlhalla (@Brawlhalla) September 10, 2022 Castlevania’s Simon Belmont and Alucard will join the Brawlhalla roster on October 19, 2022.
Netflix and Ubisoft team up for a live-action Assassin’s Creed adaptation along with three mobile games based on Assassin’s Creed, Valiant Hearts and Mighty Quest
Netflix and Ubisoft have teamed up to develop not only a live-action adaptation of Assassin’s Creed, but also three exclusive Ubisoft mobile games for its players with a Netflix subscription. These games include a Valiant Hearts sequel, a roguelite-inspired Mighty Quest for Epic Loot, and a new, original Assassin’s Creed game. These games will be free in the Netflix app for those with a subscription and will have no ads or in-app purchases. Development…
